HCA Contact Information
Phone: 905-525-2181
Email: nature@conservationhamilton.ca
HCA Blog
Whether you’re a hiking enthusiast, a wildlife watcher, or just someone who loves to explore the great outdoors, you’ve come to the right spot. Here, we share tips, stories, and updates to inspire your next adventure and deepen your connection to Hamilton’s incredible natural spaces. Dive into the posts below and let the beauty of our conservation areas spark your curiosity and love for the environment!
It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW)! ISAW takes place each year during the last week of February to raise awareness about invasive species. What is an invasive species? Why are they bad? How can we manage them? This is your...
Your Christmas tree may be shining brightly now, but have you ever wondered where your tree ends up after it goes curbside in the new year? Did you know it could contribute to a water quality and habitat improvement project...
Looking for a simple way to enjoy the outdoors without planning ahead? Valens Lake Conservation Area is introducing Drop-In Campfires, a new day-use experience that lets you enjoy a campfire or picnic at your own pace. Day-use visitors are welcome...
Another holiday season is here, and with it comes the big question of what to get for friends and family. Not to worry! We have some great, sustainable tips and ideas to share with you! Experience Trying to avoid giving...
Earlier this year, our Building Better Buffers blog shared the importance of streamside vegetation. Hamilton Watershed Stewardship Program (HWSP) staff have also been bringing this important message to landowners in the Spencer Creek watershed, to make new connections and enact...
We all have a moment, a memory, or a story that connects us to Hamilton’s extraordinary trails. Trails are the backdrop to daily refuge, weekend traditions, and once-in-a-lifetime moments like our children’s first bike rides, fishing successes, and camping trips....